Item #297063 Treasure Island. Robert Louis Stevenson.

Treasure Island

Simon & Schuster, September 1981. Hardcover. Very Good / Very Good. Item #297063
ISBN: 0684171600

Masterfully crafted, "Treasure Island" is a stunning yarn of piracy on the fiery tropic seas -- an unforgettable tale of treachery that embroils a host of legendary swashbucklers, from honest young Jim Hawkins to sinister, two-timing Israel Hands, to evil incarnate, blind Pew. But above all, "Treasure Island" is a complex study of good and evil, as embodied by that hero-villain, Long John Silver: the merry unscrupulous buccaneer-rogue whose greedy quest for gold cannot help but win the heart of every soul who ever longed for romance, treasure, and adventure. Since its publication in 1883, "Treasure Island" has provided an enduring literary model for such eminent writers as Anthony Hope, Graham Greene, and Jorge Luis Borges. As David Daiches wrote: "Robert Louis Stevenson transformed the Victorian boys' adventure into a classic of its kind."

Second printing of 1981 edition; Tight binding, gently worn at spine; Clean, sturdy black cloth-covered boards w/ immaculate gilt at front and spine; Previous owner inscription present at half-title; Pages free of markings; Price-clipped dust jacket VG w/ no significant flaws to disclose; Jacket now housed in protective mylar to ensure further preservation; An excellent copy.

Used Book

Price: $20.00

See all items by